Play & Go Adelaide

[ April 30, 2019 to May 1, 2019. May 7, 2019 to May 8, 2019. May 14, 2019 to May 15, 2019. May 21, 2019 to May 22, 2019. May 28, 2019 to May 29, 2019. June 4, 2019 to June 5, 2019. June 11, 2019 to June 12, 2019. June 18, 2019 to June 19, 2019. June 25, 2019 to June 26, 2019. July 2, 2019 to July 3, 2019. ]
Kids Club
Kids Club is a weekly nature-based drop-off club for primary school-aged children aged 5 to 12 years. Kids Club encourages independence and self-growth. Parents and guardians can relax in the cafe or return at the completion of each session.
Cleland is the perfect setting to engage in nature play and develop a relationship and appreciation […]

A to Zoo is a fun-filled, action-packed preschool program for 2 to 4 year olds.
Join Adelaide Zoo for an 8 week program that will introduce your preschool child to a different animal each week through storytelling, craft and music. This fun-filled program is designed to get your child excited about the animals at Adelaide Zoo […]

[ April 24, 2019; 9:30 am; ]
International Guide Dog Day Paws Parade
Guide Dogs SA/NT clients and supporters will celebrate International Guide Dog Day with their annual ‘Paws Parade’ to honour the life-changing work of Guide Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs for people living with disability.
Led by the SA Police Band, the colourful parade of around 300 people and dogs […]

[ March 31, 2019; 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Hounds of Holdfast
Hounds of Holdfast, a free community event celebrating man’s best friend, will be held on Sunday 31 March 2019 at Angus Neill Reserve, Seacliff.
Hosted by the City of Holdfast Bay, the event will feature a doggie market, agility and training demonstrations, live music and food trucks. Take your furry family members down to Seacliff […]

[ April 6, 2019 to April 7, 2019. ]
Adelaide Animal Expo 2019
See, Touch & Cuddle 100s of Animals at the Animal Expo. It’s a great day out for all the family.
South Australia’s largest animal expo is packed with hundreds of cute, cuddly and unusual animals plus pet supplies, expert advice and entertainment. Learn how to care for your pets with expert advice from […]

[ March 30, 2019 to March 31, 2019. ]
Royal Adelaide Autumn Horse Show 2019
The Royal Adelaide Autumn Horse Show is one of the premier horse events on the South Australian calendar.
Encompassing led and ridden classes, as well as performance and handler events, the Royal Adelaide Autumn Horse Show will feature a variety of different breeds, including Australian Stock Horses, Clydesdale, Miniature Ponies and […]

[ March 17, 2019; ]
Dogapalooza 2019
Dogapalooza is Adelaide’s original dog-friendly mini music festival.
Festival-goers can take their dog, a rug, some drinks or two and chill out to the live tunes while raising funds for independent, no-kill animal rescues. The lineup this year includes Emily Davis, Aidan Jazzy Jones, Jen Lush & Steve Lennox, Banjo Jackson, Toby Brandenburg and Mary […]

[ March 3, 2019; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Adelaide’s Next Top Pet 2019
Do you have the cutest, smartest and most lovable pet in South Australia?
Enter now to be in the running to take out the title and win some awesome prizes along the way. Participants have from the day you enter until Sunday 3 March 2019 to fundraise. Share your page on social media […]

A to Zoo is a fun-filled, action-packed preschool program for 2 to 4 year olds.
Join Adelaide Zoo for an 8 week program that will introduce your preschool child to a different animal each week through storytelling, craft and music. This fun-filled program is designed to get your child excited about the animals at Adelaide Zoo […]

[ January 11, 2019; 8:30 pm; January 25, 2019; 8:30 pm; February 8, 2019; 8:30 pm; February 22, 2019; 8:30 pm; March 15, 2019; 8:30 pm; March 29, 2019; 8:30 pm; April 12, 2019; 8:30 pm; April 26, 2019; 8:30 pm; ]
Cleland Wildlife Park Night Walks
See who wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals.

Join Cleland’s experienced guides for a night time tour of the park. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the haunting cry of owls and the Bush […]

[ January 26, 2019; ]
The Compass Cup – Australia’s Only Cow Race
The Compass Cup is one of those wacky Australian events that showcases our warped sense of humour!
Back in 1973, the local rural youth were looking at ways of making money for the local community, and having fun at the same time. Someone came up with the idea that […]

[ December 27, 2018 to January 28, 2019. ]
Colossal Creatures are at Adelaide Zoo these Summer Holidays
You can see them between 26 December 2018 to 28 January 2019.
The dinosaurs have returned to Adelaide Zoo this Summer and this time they’ve brought a few friends with them – gigantic bugs. This is the third time we’ve had the dinosaurs visit over the years and […]

Hounds for Heroes
Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) have announced an innovative partnership with the Little Heroes Foundation (LHF) launching a significant fundraising initiative to raise much needed funds for essential equipment and services for children battling serious illness. 
Until 31 December 31 2019, people and families who are interested in helping foster a greyhound for 6 […]

[ December 26, 2018 to January 28, 2019. ]
Colossal Creatures are back at Adelaide Zoo these school holidays!
Step into a prehistoric world where gigantic insects and dinosaurs shared the earth.
These school holidays at Adelaide Zoo, come face to face with spiders as long as horses, wasps the size of tigers and dinosaurs bigger than a building.

Step into a prehistoric world and get up […]

Cleland Wildlife Park Butterfly Aviary
Cleland Wildlife Park is now home to a butterfly aviary which will delight butterfly lovers of all ages. The new addition to the park features butterflies which are native to our local South Australian environment.
Visitors are able to move around the outside of the aviary to view the butterflies from different […]

Pet Photos with Santa
Have a very Furry Christmas at Westfield with Santa photos for the whole family.
Celebrate Christmas with your four-legged furry friends and create a memorable Santa photo to add to the family album at Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and West Lakes locations. A variety of photo packages are available.
What pets are allowed?

No reptiles
No […]

[ November 18, 2018; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
Womstock – Wombat Awareness Organisation Open Day
Wombat Awareness Organisation is extremely excited to be having their very first open day.
They are celebrating and having a bit of fun by holding a Wombat Music Festival in their free range wombat sanctuary to help raise funds for a fire bunker for their special needs wombats this fire […]

[ November 15, 2018 to November 18, 2018. ]
Horsepower comes to Adelaide with the Mitsubishi Motors Australian International 3 Day Event
Head to Adelaide’s East Park Lands for family-friendly fun and equestrian action at the Qantas Cross Country Day on Saturday 17 November. Take the kids for a day out to watch these elite horses in action and feel the thunder of the horses’ hooves […]

Help Adelaide Zoo build a wild new Children’s Zoo!
Kids will soon be able to experience nature like never before thanks to Adelaide Zoo’s exciting new $1.1 million Variety Children’s Zoo development.
Does your little one love animals? Help Adelaide Zoo to build a wild new Children’s Zoo at Adelaide Zoo and share the wonder of wildlife […]

[ November 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018. ]
Adelaide Shorebird and Dolphin Festival 2018
You’re invited to celebrate the Adelaide Shorebird and Dolphin Festival as Park of the Month this November. The Adelaide Shorebird and Dolphin Festival will be featuring numerous events held at various locations along the coast.
The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is one of the gems of metropolitan Adelaide. Located only 20 minutes […]

[ October 20, 2018; 10:30 am; ]
Greyhound Adoption Program SA 21st Birthday Party + Foster and Adoption Day
Greyhound Adoption Program SA (GAP SA) is celebrating a birthday milestone this Saturday 20 October 2018 as the initiative turns 21 years of age.
Greyhound enthusiasts including owners and prospective owners of retired hounds, will congregate at GAP’s headquarters at Angle Park for a party […]

[ January 27, 2019; 11:00 am; ]
Steve Backshall’s Deadly 60 Down Under
Presented by Andrew Kay and Phil Bathols in association with BBC Studios and Adelaide Festival Centre.

After two sell-out Australian tours, Steve Backshall, the star of the hit TV show Deadly 60 is returning to Australia with his brand new stage show.
Steve will appear live on stage with some of Australia’s […]

[ October 22, 2018 to October 28, 2018. ]
Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2018
Record the types of birds you see and how many there are in your backyard, local park, schoolyard or another favourite outdoor space and help create a snapshot of Australia’s birds.
The #AussieBirdCount is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to […]

[ October 26, 2018; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Join Adelaide Zoo if you dare for a Halloween scare!
Adelaide Zoo’s spook-tacularly popular Halloween celebration is back and bigger than ever in 2018!
Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins for a night of fearsome delight. Bring the family along to experience the zoo after hours and enjoy the electric atmosphere of Boo at the Zoo! Be […]

[ October 27, 2018; ]
Help support Paws & Claws Adoptions rescue work.
Kitten and puppy cuddles, kids crafts, sausage sizzle and a bake sale. What more could you want on a Spring Saturday!
Paws & Claws will be hosting a kids fun day with lots of activities and stalls including:

cuddles with the puppies and kittens for just a gold coin […]

[ October 20, 2018 to October 21, 2018. ]
PETstock Microchip Blitz
On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October 2018, participating PETstock stores across Adelaide and South Australia will provide a $10 microchipping service to ensure local pets can be easily identified if they become lost.
Microchipping at the event will cost just a fraction of the standard price, which can cost up to $80. PETstock […]

[ October 1, 2018 to October 14, 2018. ]
The Softfoot Australian Alpaca Farm tour gives participants the opportunity to experience an authentic working alpaca farm and annual shearing event. 
See alpacas being shorn, learn about the animal, the luxury fibre it produces, and the entire production process from paddock to product.
Explore 600 acres in the picturesque Hindmarsh Valley,  South Australia and get close to nature.
Some highlights […]

[ September 2, 2018; ]
Bring Ya Dad for Free* this Father’s Day!
For the first time ever, Cleland Wildlife Park is offering free entry for Dads this Father’s Day. Bring your family to meet Cleland’s wildlife, and enjoy a wonderful day out in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.
*Dad is free with one full-price ticket purchase. Valid on Father’s Day 02/09/2018. Must […]

[ September 2, 2018; ]
This Father’s Day, you can take dad to Adelaide Zoo for FREE!*
To celebrate Father’s Day, Dads can go FREE* to the Adelaide Zoo or Monarto Zoo on Sunday, 2 September 2018
It’s a fantastic way to celebrate Dad’s special day! Bring your own lunch or book a gourmet lunch at the Fig Tree Centre.  This Father’s Day […]

[ August 26, 2018; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic
If you go down to Adelaide Zoo on Sunday 26 August, you’re sure of a big surprise.  For every bear that ever was, will gather at Adelaide Zoo for certain because, Sunday is the day the teddy bears have their picnic!
Grab your favourite teddy bear and your picnic blanket and […]